Director, Product Management - Spark Assist

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

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Director, Product Management - Spark Assist (AI-Powered Assistant Platform)
Department: Kensho Spark Assist
Location: UK or India (Hybrid/Remote options available)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Level: Director
 

About Spark Assist
Spark Assist is S&P Global's AI-powered assistant platform, designed to help our 35,000+ colleagues access information, create content, and collaborate across the enterprise. This initiative uses AI technologies to enhance productivity and innovation across all business units.
 

The Opportunity
Join our Kensho Spark Assist product organization as Director of Product Management. You'll lead cross-functional teams, reporting directly to the VP of Product for Kensho Spark Assist while collaborating with the VP of Engineering and senior leaders across the enterprise.

Strategic Role Impact
This role supports S&P Global's digital transformation strategy. You'll work on AI initiatives that aim to influence enterprise-wide productivity, innovation, and our development as an AI-focused organization. Your leadership will contribute to product direction and AI adoption strategies across the global enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision
• Define and execute product strategy for Kensho Spark Assist initiatives
• Lead strategic planning processes, including roadmap development and resource allocation
• Contribute to thought leadership in AI-powered productivity
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies to address productivity challenges

• Work with Kensho Spark Assist leadership on externalization strategy

Team Leadership & Development
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning engineering, design, education, and business stakeholders
• Support development of junior product organization team members through mentorship
• Promote a culture of innovation, agile methodologies, and knowledge sharing
• Build and retain product management talent

Executive Stakeholder Management
• Serve as a product executive, presenting to and working with C-level leadership
• Build and maintain relationships with executives across S&P Global's business units
• Work toward consensus on product strategy, partnerships, and AI initiatives at the executive level
• Represent S&P Global at industry conferences and stakeholder meetings

Product Portfolio Management
• Oversee initiatives within the Kensho Spark Assist portfolio, working toward product-market fit across business units
• Explore platform capabilities to serve external customer segments and new market opportunities
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics, working to drive user adoption and business value
• Lead product partnerships and technology alliances that support platform growth

AI & Technology Strategy
• Provide oversight for AI technology initiatives in partnership with CTO and CDO organizations
• Support responsible AI practices, including ethics, governance, and regulatory compliance
• Guide technology architecture decisions for AI platform integrations and scalability
• Monitor AI technology trends to maintain competitive positioning

Essential Qualifications

Executive Product Leadership
• Track record launching and scaling enterprise-grade AI products
• Experience driving business outcomes through product initiatives
• Experience leading product organizations through growth and transformation

AI & Technology Expertise
• Understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, and enterprise platform architectures
• Deep knowledge of Kensho Spark Assist AI Tool-building frameworks including FDL, Flows, Flow Canvas
• Understanding of AI governance, security frameworks, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with enterprise software integration and API strategy

Executive Leadership & Communication
• Executive presence with ability to work effectively at all organizational levels
• Strong communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Strategic thinking capabilities with ability to translate technical concepts into business value
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships across global organizations

Preferred Qualifications

Industry Leadership
• Experience in data analytics in regulated environments
• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives in global organizations
• Masters degree in technology, business, engineering, or related field
• Experience with business model innovation

Technical & Product Development
• Experience with Python programming and data science workflows
• Track record in designing and building AI products and services from concept to market
• Experience with machine learning model development, deployment, and lifecycle management
• Understanding of AI/ML infrastructure, MLOps, and production AI system architecture

Leadership Competencies
• Strategic Vision: Translate strategy into actionable plans
• People Leadership: Develop and retain talent across diverse teams
• Change Management: Lead organizations through transformations
• Customer Focus: Commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs
• Innovation Mindset: Drive innovations while managing risks
• Global Perspective: Lead international teams with cultural awareness and market understanding

What We Offer
• Impact: Shape AI strategy at a Fortune 500 company
• Team: Work within a product organization with access to current technologies
• Leadership: Contribute to digital transformation across a global enterprise
• Career Growth: Opportunities for continued advancement within S&P Global
• Innovation Access: Work with current AI technologies and technology partnerships
 

Reports directly to the Vice President of Product Management for Kensho Spark Assist. Matrix leadership responsibilities across UX Design, Engineering and AI Automation Enablement Teams.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

 

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